2011 Ford F-150: jerking or lurching

Filed Apr 26, 2026 · Transmission · WV

When taking off the vehicle will shift into 5th gear trying to take off then hard shift down to 1st then up to 3rd and violently jerk forward. When pressing the brake pedal at a stop light it will jerk forward. When going uphill the vehicle will struggle in 5th gear and then downshift to 4th and loose power and gain power and doesn’t move unless at high rpm’s ( 3000-4000). When on the interstate it will start to move and then loose power then gain power over and over. It will be moving fine then but when taking off it will be stuck in 1st gear and refusing to shift which will then cause dangerous situations with going through intersections

Filed Dec 5, 2025 · Electrical, Transmission · FL

The first indication of problems came when I tried to put the truck in gear and I noticed that the reverse light didn't come on and it wouldn't engage into the gear then as I was traveling down a three-lane highway in the middle lane the car started jerking and like it didn't want to go and then I got to a red light and the truck would not move so I was stuck in the central lane but after engaging the gear several times I managed to get the vehicle into a gas station parking lot where I call the dealership after finding out that I had the trouble code that was referred in the recall and the vehicle was towed to Duval I mean it was told to Hogan forward on Atlantic boulevard .where it's now under inspection.

Filed Oct 31, 2025 · Transmission · IA

After a short drive on the highway, upon slowing down to turn off, automatic transmission was erraticly changing gears. kept switching from 1st to 2nd gear. really jerky with tires locking up. pulled to side of the road, shut off truck and restarted. seemed to work fine for the 2 mile drive to my destination. when leaving to head home it shifted ok but i noticed some weird shifting patterns. then upon slowing to a stop off the highway again, when i left the stop sign it repeated the process off shifting back and forth from 1st to 2nd gear again. shut off truck started again. drove home ok. i am dropping it off to be looked at today. i really do not feel safe driving this pickup not knowing when and where this could happen again. no warning lights

Filed Jun 18, 2025 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds over a bumpy road surface, the vehicle jerked, downshifted to first gear unexpectedly and stalled. The ABS warning light, the power train warning light, the traction control warning light, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The message "Check Braking System" was displayed. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring intermittently. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Filed Feb 18, 2025 · Engine · 170,000 miles · TN · crash · 1 injury

The contact owned a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at 15 MPH and making a left turn, in the middle of the turn, the instrument panel turned off, and the vehicle jerked forward before losing automotive power. The contact was not able to clear the intersection in time and the vehicle crashed into another vehicle on the passenger’s side. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled over onto the driver’s side. The contact was thrown halfway through the window while the vehicle was flipping over onto the side of the vehicle, and the contact lay underneath the vehicle. Soldiers arrived at the scene and lifted the vehicle to release the contact out of the driver-side door. The air bags had deployed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The contact was unaware if a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained a crushed pelvis, six fractured ribs, and nerve damage. Medical attention was required for the injuries. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Nov 1, 2024 · Transmission · 127,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle jerked and jumped. The contact stated that the speed odometer seized, and the transmission downshifted to 4th gear. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact drove to the intended destination with the transmission in 4th gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was informed of Customer Satisfaction Program: 19N01; however, the contact was informed that the program had expired in 2019. The contact was advised to contact the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.

Filed Jul 19, 2024 · Transmission · 190,000 miles · NE

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and shifting into drive(D), the vehicle hesitated and then lurched forward while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the shift indicator failed to show what gear was selected. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while shifted into reverse(R). The contact stated that there was a failure while shifting from reverse into drive(D). The contact stated that the vehicle was hesitant while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and then shifted into drive (D). The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the transmission range sensor needed to be replaced. The mechanic informed the contact that there was a manufacturer’s recall related to the failure and referred the contact to a dealer. The contact called a dealer and was informed that the vehicle was not covered under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

Filed Apr 12, 2024 · Transmission · 31,870 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2011 Ford 150. The contact stated that while pressing the accelerator pedal a thumping noise was present coming from the transmission and the vehicle had experienced jerking and loss of power along with reduced speeds while driving and the service wrench had displayed. After restarting the engine the vehicle operated as normal but the failure continued to intermittently occur. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,870.

Filed Nov 22, 2023 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

The contact owned a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly jerked, causing him to lose control of the vehicle and swerve into the next lane. As a result, the contact's vehicle was T-boned on the passenger's side by an oncoming vehicle. The air bags did deploy. A police report was filed, but no injuries were reported. The contact stated that although he did not seek treatment the day of the accident, he scheduled an appointment the following day after feeling soreness in a nondescript location. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number:Â 19V075000 (Power Train), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Oct 16, 2023 · Engine · 204,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that her daughter stated when she pressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle jerked and then stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 204,000.

Filed Aug 16, 2023 · Transmission · 137,000 miles · CO

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle jerked and lunged forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 137,000.

Filed May 8, 2023 · Transmission · 200,000 miles · MS

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH and attempting to slow the vehicle, the vehicle started jerking. The transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the speed sensor in the transmission needed to be replaced. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty but provided no additional assistance. The failure mileage was 200,000.